The transfer window is heating up, with major clubs like Barcelona, Manchester City, and Manchester United plotting moves in the market. Here’s the latest transfer gossip and rumours from the football world.
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Barcelona Join Van Dijk Race
Barcelona have entered the race to sign Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk on a free transfer this summer. The Spanish giants are reportedly planning to offload Ronald Araujo to make space for the Dutch international. With financial constraints looming, this could be a key move for Barcelona as they look to strengthen their defense. (El Nacional – Spain)
Manchester United Eye Free Transfers
With a tight budget for the upcoming summer transfer window, Manchester United are looking to bolster their squad with free transfers. Names like Jonathan David from Lille, Leroy Sane of Bayern Munich, Jonathan Tah from Bayer Leverkusen, Angel Gomes of Lille, and Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin are reportedly on the Red Devils’ radar. (Fichajes – Spain)
Chelsea Set to Make Joao Felix Deal Permanent
AC Milan may offer Chelsea a chance to sign Rafael Leao as part of their bid to turn Joao Felix’s loan into a permanent deal. Barcelona are also reportedly back in the hunt for Leao’s signature. (Calciomercato – Italy)
Liverpool Preparing for Major Attacking Overhaul
Liverpool are considering major changes to their attacking lineup. Darwin Nunez, who has attracted interest from Saudi Arabia, could leave, while both Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota are reportedly under scrutiny from manager Arne Slot. Goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher is also on the move, with interest from Bournemouth, Celtic, Chelsea, Newcastle United, and Nottingham Forest. (Anfield Watch)
Manchester City Eye Jude Bellingham and More
Pep Guardiola is keen on Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham, who is seen as the perfect replacement for the aging Kevin De Bruyne. Manchester City are also looking to make a double swoop for Bayer Leverkusen duo Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong, with a combined value of £166.6m. (Defensa Central – Spain, CaughtOffside)
Other Notable Rumours
- Juventus may attempt to use Douglas Luiz as part of a swap deal to sign Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee. (Tuttosport – Italy)
- Clubs such as Bournemouth, Fulham, and West Ham United are interested in signing Marco Verratti, who is open to returning to Europe. (TBR Football)
- Tottenham Hotspur are expected to trigger their £21m option to sign Real Betis midfielder Johnny Cardoso. (Football Insider)
- Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester United are all reportedly interested in 20-year-old Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Hugo Larsson. (CaughtOffside)
- Chelsea are preparing a £41.6m bid to sign Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo. (Fichajes – Spain)
Which Transfer Will Be the Biggest Impact?
With so many high-profile moves in the works, which transfer are you most excited about? Do you think these moves will shake up the Premier League and European football? Let us know in the comments!